Just finished XC season. Help me set realistic track and xc goals for next year.

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  • slower_than_molasses_in_january

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    6 years ago 11/16/2017 10:23am EST

    This isn't a troll post.

    A little about me: Male, 17 years old, HS Junior. 6'2", 149lbs. I just finished XC with a 5k pr of 17:30. This was run off of 20 mpw average over the summer and in the season. This was my first year running cross country.

    I read a lot on this forum about "natural talent". Can anyone give me an honest assessment of my talent based on running this time off of 20mpw? Also, I'd like some help setting realistic goals for track this year and senior year XC. Right now, I'm thinking 4:50 mile in track this year and 16:30 in XC next year. Obviously, this would rely on significantly increasing my mileage.

    All thoughts and suggestions welcome.

  • slower_than_molasses_in_january

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    6 years ago 11/16/2017 11:23am EST
    re: slower_than_molasses_in_january

    bump

  • myhottake

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    6 years ago 11/16/2017 11:27am EST
    re: slower_than_molasses_in_january

    Consider doing some crossfit or something to gain strength. Up your mileage. Target breaking 5:00 in the mile...then 4:30. Nobody wants to be a 4:50 miler.

  • reality czech

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    6 years ago 11/16/2017 1:01pm EST
    re: slower_than_molasses_in_january

    20 mpw is very low for a junior. The first thing I'd do is work up to 40 mpw over the winter and see how that affects your race times. Make that goal #1.

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